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October 13, 2017

Build CRUD APIs

Friday, October 13th, 2017 Given data, build out an API to return itThe RESTful-CRUD exercise is a simple, but powerful way to show the build out […]
October 10, 2017

Connect a backend to a database

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 Given a database and a backend with queries, write the commands to connect it to a databaseFor this mastery, I will use […]
October 10, 2017

Write common SQL statements

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 Write common SQL statementsFor this example I will be using my Galvanize Pet Grooming assessment https://github.com/prdesignwork/galvanize-pet-groomingDogs OwnersDogs BreedsBixbys AppointmentGroomed by MarthaDog Appointments
September 7, 2017

Describe Agile Values

Thursday, September 7th, 2017 Agile Values Valuing individuals inputs and needs over the software tools Creating a product that works and suites the needs of the […]
September 6, 2017

Describe the SDLC

Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 What is SDLC?SDLC is the Software Development Life Cycle, consisting of the following phases of development: problem statement, research, design, user stories, […]
September 5, 2017

Diagram web requests

Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 Diagram a galvanize.com request, including client, DNS, server, database, protocols 
August 23, 2017

Technical Problem Solution

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 Technical Problem SolutionFor this Standard we will be using the Repo that I forked and Cloned.https://github.com/prdesignwork/finding-technical-informationThere are 3 drills, and I was […]
August 17, 2017

Demonstrate common unix commands with Vim

Thursday, August 17th, 2017 Demonstrate common unix commands with VimHi, this Paul…Today we will learning very basic Vim commandsOpen a file:vim vim-tutorial.txtThis will open the file […]
August 16, 2017

Demonstrate learn-to-learn techniques

Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 The decision to change prdesign.work to prdesignwork.comIn this example I will show how I used the Polya Problem Solving Technique to figure […]
August 16, 2017

Problem-solving strategies to solve Einstein’s Riddle

Thursday, August 16th, 2017  Use problem-solving strategies to solve simple problemsFor this standard, we will be using #2 from:https://github.com/gSchool/puzzles/tree/master/drills/version-2 Einsteins RiddleThere is a row of five […]
August 14, 2017

Can problem solving skills be improved with practice?

Monday, August 14th, 2017 Problem solving is a skill that can be improved through focused practice.Just like mastering the piano, playing baseball, or nailing a complicated […]